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Why are DNA fingerprints more useful in identifying individuals compared to fingerprints?
Why are DNA fingerprints more useful in identifying individuals compared to fingerprints?
DNA fingerprints are unique to each individual, even for identical twins.
How do identical twins differ in terms of fingerprints and DNA fingerprints?
How do identical twins differ in terms of fingerprints and DNA fingerprints?
Identical twins share the exact same DNA fingerprints, but their fingerprints from fingers differ.
What is the main focus of DNA forensics?
What is the main focus of DNA forensics?
The use of genetic material in criminal investigations.
How does DNA forensics assist in criminal investigations?
How does DNA forensics assist in criminal investigations?
Why is the 0.5% variation in DNA significant for forensic scientists?
Why is the 0.5% variation in DNA significant for forensic scientists?
What genetic information do current DNA tests primarily focus on?
What genetic information do current DNA tests primarily focus on?
What is the purpose of paternity testing in DNA forensics?
What is the purpose of paternity testing in DNA forensics?
In what type of investigations can DNA forensics be used to identify missing persons?
In what type of investigations can DNA forensics be used to identify missing persons?
How does the formation of gametes contribute to the uniqueness of individuals?
How does the formation of gametes contribute to the uniqueness of individuals?
List three sources of biological evidence commonly used in DNA forensics.
List three sources of biological evidence commonly used in DNA forensics.
Why are DNA tests preferred over ABO system in forensic investigations?
Why are DNA tests preferred over ABO system in forensic investigations?
How is ABO blood typing used in forensic cases involving blood stains?
How is ABO blood typing used in forensic cases involving blood stains?
What is the main reason why RFLP analysis has a high power of discrimination?
What is the main reason why RFLP analysis has a high power of discrimination?
Why does RFLP analysis require a greater amount of better quality DNA than newer STR PCR based techniques?
Why does RFLP analysis require a greater amount of better quality DNA than newer STR PCR based techniques?
What is the challenge posed by mixtures in RFLP analysis?
What is the challenge posed by mixtures in RFLP analysis?
What is the purpose of the differential extraction procedure in sexual assault evidence?
What is the purpose of the differential extraction procedure in sexual assault evidence?
Why do patterns with more than two alleles per locus occur in RFLP analysis?
Why do patterns with more than two alleles per locus occur in RFLP analysis?
What additional interpretational challenges do mixtures of body fluids without semen pose in forensic cases?
What additional interpretational challenges do mixtures of body fluids without semen pose in forensic cases?
